NEUTRALS

Blue Rinse Quarter

#D5D9DD

RGB 213, 217, 221 · HSL 210°, 11%, 85% · CMYK 4, 2, 0, 13

Blue Rinse Quarter is #D5D9DD in HEX — rgb(213, 217, 221), hsl(210°, 11%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 13%).

Blue Rinse Quarter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 11%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D5D9DD

RGB213, 217, 221

HSL210°, 11%, 85%

HSV210°, 4%, 87%

CMYK4, 2, 0, 13

Decimal14014941

CSS RGBrgb(213, 217, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 11%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Rinse Quarter S41A1Q

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Starry Night SW6540

ΔE 0.6 · #D6D9DE

Behr

Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16

ΔE 1.2 · #D7DCDF

Dunn-Edwards

December Sky DE6352

ΔE 1.4 · #D5D7D9

PPG

Cumberland Fog 1168-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DADBDF

Valspar

Fragile Blue 7004-10

ΔE 1.5 · #D9DCDE

Benjamin Moore

Lavender CSP-515

ΔE 1.7 · #D0D5D8

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.8 · #D0D4D8

Vista Paint

Romance in Bloom K-94

ΔE 1.9 · #D8DCE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 2.1 · #D8D7D9

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D4D6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.3 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.7 · #D7E2E5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.2 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D5D9DD

#DDD9D5

Analogous

#D5DDDD

#D5D9DD

#D5D5DD

Triadic

#D5D9DD

#DDD5D9

#D9DDD5

Split-Complementary

#D5D9DD

#DDD5D5

#DDDDD5

Tetradic

#D5D9DD

#DDD5DD

#DDD9D5

#D5DDD5

Monochromatic

#808C99

#AAB3BB

#D5D9DD

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#D5D9DD

#D9D5DD

#DDD9D5

#D9DDD5

Compound

#D5D9DD

#D5D5DD

#DDD9D5

#DDDDD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDE0E4

#E6E8EA

#F1F2F3

Darker

#A4ADB7

#697786

#3D454E

Saturation

#D7D9DA

#D5D9DD

#C4D9EE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D9DD

#D7D8DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D9DD

#D8D8DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D9DD

#D5DAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Rinse Quarter gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#DFCFC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D5D9DD

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CCD4E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CAB8A7

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D5D9DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D9DD;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-rinse-quarter: #D5D9DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-rinse-quarter': '#D5D9DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D9DD] text-[#D5D9DD]

SCSS

$blue-rinse-quarter: #D5D9DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D9DD?

#D5D9DD is Blue Rinse Quarter, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D9DD warm or cool?

Blue Rinse Quarter reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blue Rinse Quarter?

Blue Rinse Quarter works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Blue Rinse Quarter?

Blue Rinse Quarter pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blue Rinse Quarter?

You can download Blue Rinse Quarter on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Blue Rinse Quarter?

The hex code is #D5D9DD. In RGB it's 213, 217, 221, and in HSL it's 210°, 11%, 85%.

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